This month, we have the pleasure of presenting two amazing speakers:
Chelsey Fawcett, an OREIO board member and grants consultant.
Erwin Szeto, a successful real estate investor, educator, and advocate.
Chelsey will be speaking about the funding available to real-estate developers and business owners from the government to support your growth and address the housing crisis.
The presentation will close with an overview of how to approach crafting a successful grant application.
Chelsey has secured over $30 million in grant funding for clients, establishing herself as a leading expert in the field. She has successfully obtained some of the most competitive grants in Canada, leveraging her extensive experience in Arts Administration with organizations such as Ottawa Fringe, Alberta Dance Theatre, and Kaeja d’Dance. Chelsey’s ability to develop innovative, tailored funding strategies has consistently enhanced and diversified her clients' revenue streams.
Her corporate background includes training from the Miller Heiman Institute at E.I. duPont, where she honed her skills in conceptual sales. Over the past 15 years, Chelsey has applied these techniques to craft effective strategies and grant proposals. In addition to writing grants, RFPs, and business plans, Chelsey has provided mentorship, coaching, and consulting services to both companies and individuals, guiding them toward successful applications.
In April 2024, she founded Grant Solutions Canada to expand her impact and assist more organizations in making a meaningful difference. Chelsey holds a master’s degree from the University of Ottawa and serves on the Board of Directors for the Ottawa Real-Estate Investors Organization. She is deeply committed to addressing the housing crisis and advancing climate research, advocating for solutions that ensure long-term prosperity for future generations.
Erwin is a husband, dad, (terrible) golfer, Host of the #81 Ranked Business Podcast on all of iTunes, landlord since 2005, he’s owned over 40 houses, 4X Realtor of the Year to Investors in Ontario to 350+ investor clients, half a billion $ in income property transactions and 45 millionaire real estate investor clients and counting.
Erwin has been an investor specialist Realtor since 2010 who loves to share the truths about how to successfully invest in real estate for the long-term with focus on cash flow positive real estate focusing on the landlord friendly, southern USA for diversification.
Erwin has been named a top 20 influencer in Canadian real estate, registered charity co-owner, author, Top 40 Under 40, two-time Real Estate Investment Community Leadership Award winner.
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Podcast: http://www.truthaboutrealestateinvesting.ca/
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